I went to Dr. Otteson to have a three-unit bridge. Both ends of the bridge were already crowns. So, Dr. Otteson removed both crowns, took impression and I had a new bridge. Around five years later, one of the teeth that held the bridge has decayed under the crown moving to the root. Now the decayed tooth must be extracted and two implants must be put in instead at a cost of approx. $9000.00. I went back to Dr. Otteson and he washed his hands from any wrongdoing, however, other Dentists' opinions say it is possible that the decayed tooth had a cavity before the bridge was put in but wasn't detected at that time. Not only that but he refused to give me one Dollar discount to redo the bridge. No compassion whatsoever from the Dr. especially the office manager, Nora. Unless I pay every penny, they refused to help me and correct the problem.
Before the bridge went bad, I went to Dr. Otteson to recement a front crown. When I was done I was told I owe $198.00. I was shocked and I asked if recementing a crown cost that much. The office manager said because Dr. Otteson said you could replace the crown with a bridge or an implant. I was shocked because I have seen many Dentists before but never I was charged by any Dentist if I was told I need a crown or implant etc. Is that money hungry Dentist? Sure is. Find another Dentist.